Singer Irina Brzhevskaya was a Soviet pop star in the 1960s and 1970s of the XNUMXth century. Throughout her life, the woman shone brightly, and left behind a great musical legacy.
The childhood and youth of the singer
Irina Brzhevskaya was born on December 27, 1929 in a creative family in Moscow. Father Sergei had the title of People's Artist, performed in the theater and taught at GITIS. Mother Tatyana also spent many years on stage. It is not surprising that my daughter showed interest in creativity from an early age.
Ira took her first steps on stage at a choreographic school. Parents decided to introduce their daughter to art from dancing. The girl showed not only interest, but also real talent. She practiced for a long time and regularly to hone her technique. She had a sincere love for dancing. Ira was surrounded by care and love, and mom and dad tried to develop all the interests of the child. In parallel with her studies at school, Irina Brzhevskaya attended a theater group at the local Palace of Pioneers.
After graduation, the girl decided to follow in the footsteps of her parents. In 1947, she entered a music school, where she studied vocals. She showed herself as a diligent and talented student. Under the guidance of well-known mentors, the future star honed her skills to perfection for several years.
In 1953, after graduating from college, the aspiring performer joined the jazz orchestra. Together they performed for several years, Irina was a soloist. But the girl was able to create her own musical ensemble "Spring" in 1957. He became a full-fledged child for the singer. At first, she practically lived for him, followed and controlled everything. Brzhevskaya performed with the ensemble until the end of her own concert activity.
The creative path of the performer Irina Brzhevskaya
In a short time, the singer became one of the most popular pop singers. She was often invited to appear on television and radio programs. The love and recognition of the public is easy to explain. Brzhevskaya had a bright appearance and a beautiful voice.
The combination of these qualities attracted attention to her. The repertoire also contributed to this. Irina performed lyrical songs with deep meaning, which the audience really liked. The singer delighted fans with her favorite romances. She sang them in such a way that each one took on a special and new meaning.
Due to the huge popularity, the singer received interesting offers of cooperation. Irina Brzhevskaya worked with many famous poets and composers. Okudzhava, Shainsky, Levashov - their compositions can often be heard performed by the singer. Thanks to the repertoire, the performer was often invited to give concerts abroad. She was lucky more than once to hold such performances. Most of all, Irina traveled around the countries of the near abroad and Eastern Europe.
Irina Brzhevskaya officially ended her concert career in the early 1990s. She switched to other things not related to music. The artist began to devote more time to her favorite activities. Nevertheless, the performer could be seen from time to time at rare performances and retro concerts.
In one of the interviews, the performer recalled her youth and peak of popularity. She considered this period the most wonderful time. Youth, activity and creativity inspired every day of her life. In addition, she traveled a lot, performed and met new people.
In every city, village, the singer and her musical ensemble were greeted with love and a full house. Neither the long road nor fatigue could interfere with the performance. Lyrical and truthful songs with deep meaning pleased not only the listeners, but also the singer.
Irina Brzhevskaya: The last years of her life
Unfortunately, a few years before the death of Irina Sergeevna, she was not visible on the musical Olympus. There was no news about her, the singer did not give interviews and did not perform. A possible reason for this was venerable age and already poor health. Her acquaintances said that Brzhevskaya would have performed with pleasure, but they did not call. The performer passed away on April 17, 2019. The singer was buried in her hometown of Moscow. Only a few people attended the farewell ceremony for the bright Soviet pop star.
Details of the personal life of the singer
Irina Brzhevskaya was very popular in the second half of the last century. It is not surprising that many men courted her, including musicians and various artists. However, Brzhevskaya was married once. Her chosen one was Vladimir Zabrodin. Like his wife, Zabrodin was a musician. He performed with the ensemble "Spring", played the trumpet. A similar character and many common interests brought the spouses together. They got along well, could spend days together and not bother each other.
Interesting facts about the performer
- She was fond of swimming, hiking and meditation.
- Once starred in the movie "New Year's Calendar".
- Yuri Gagarin was a sincere admirer of Irina Brzhevskaya. At one of the concerts, he went on stage and carried the singer in his arms. This event was then discussed for a very long time. There were even rumors about a relationship between them.
Irina Brzhevskaya awards
For a long musical career, the singer has received recognition from the public and critics. She is the owner of:
- Order of Honor "For contribution to culture and art";
- the title of "Honored Artist of the RSFSR";
- title "Honored Artist of the Tatar Socialist Republic".
